Los Angeles, CA — As the number of online content spikes, experts are issuing warnings saying that people who have previously performed stand-up comedy may be more likely to start a podcast.
“We were worried when our son Jim had started performing at the local open mic,” confessed Joe Giam, whose son recently fell victim to podcasting. “We warned him that we all know where this could lead. He assured us, it was only going to be stand-up for him. No acting, no screenplays, just stand-up comedy. But when his friend Greg had him on his podcast as a guest host, and he got a taste of it… I’ll never forgive Greg for that.”
As podcasting brings great shame, awkwardness, and unnecessary embarrassment to many families, it also hurts, and sometimes destroys friendships.
“I got my roommate a Blue Yeti mic for her birthday and now I can never hang out with her,” recalled Andrea Gankman, who referred to her newly podcasting friend anonymously to prevent association with her. “The only time I ever get to talk to her is if I’m a guest on the show. And considering it’s only to let her know it’s her turn to do the dishes and take out the trash, those are not very good episodes.”
Podcasting is viewed by many as a fast track to success, as hosting a podcast can be an excuse for someone without social skills to converse with anybody they choose.
“I met my ex when he asked me to do his podcast,” said comedian Allie Goldstein. “He really only used it to say the N-word to his six Patreon subscribers, but he’s still made the most money podcasting of anyone I personally know. So that should give you an idea of the kind of people who do this.”
Comedians are encouraged to avoid falling into podcasting by taking precautions such as maintaining healthy lifestyle choices and fostering meaningful relationships.
By Brett McCabe.
The Bringer 